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Green Technologies like the EAGLE LED TUBE soar in spite of the Solyndra failure
In the dynamically changing marketplace of the American Energy Revolution, technologies like Solar, that PRODUCE new power, have taken a big psychological hit over technologies like LED lighting that REDUCE power consumption.
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COP17 Set to Begin this Month in Durban, South Africa
COP17 (The Conference of the Parties) is set to take place this month in Durban, South Africa from November 28 to December 9, 2011. This will be the seventh meeting since the Kyoto Protocol entered in to effect in February 2005. COP17 is a meeting of the countries who ratified the Kyoto Protocol in 1997.
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San Diego Adopts Nation's First Sustainable Communities Strategy
Today the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) voted 14 – 1 to adopt the first Sustainable Communities Strategy to implement SB 375 in California. After hours of public testimony and debate, SANDAG Chairman Jerome Stocks summarized his thoughts on the day, and called for the vote.
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New Faster Ships bring CHINESE Products to AMERICA…at what Cost?
More products from China, that are delivered faster to American shores, may create some advantages for major importers like Wal-Mart, but the national impact could be an accelerant to manufacturing job loss. A new generation of Cargo Ships can transport goods across the Pacific to California in less than 5 Days. This shaves 4 days of the typical trip that used to run 9 days at sea.
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R.I.P Steve Jobs
Thank you Steve Jobs and the Apple Family for inspiring us to think outside of the box. We applaud you vision and leadership. Last night, I dusted off this old Apple to place in our office reception area this morning with a few flowers. It has brought a smile to the face of our staff as they have come in to work, and those smiles are a tribute to your career and accomplishments.
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How YOU Can Go Green with SIM Only Deals
SIM only deals are some of the most desirable deals offered. These deals allow consumers to keep their same equipment and transfer service to a different provider. SIM only deals are convenient for consumers that travel to numerous different countries, but do not want to lose the convenience of their mobile device or smartphone.
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How Does It Work? Energy-efficient Lightbulbs
Compact Fluorescent Lights, otherwise known as CFLs, have come a long way since they entered the lightbulb market a few years ago. Along with their light-emitting diode cohort (aka LEDs), they’ve become standard fare at home furnishing stores and can now be dimmed, diffused and clustered for maximum impact.
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Outfitting the Green Kitchen: Pots & Pans
Pots & Pans
Outfitting the Green Kitchen: Part 1
Smart Cookware for Seniors
Enjoying cooking late in life is the best way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and body.
Heavy Cookware
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'Green cities' in the US and Canada, kind of (conclusion: CO2, energy, waste, buildings, air, water, governance)
Earlier this week I reviewed the overall, land use, and transportation components of the new “Green City Index,” which rates and ranks 27 cities in the US and Canada on various environmental criteria and which is sponsored by Sieme